Recent industrial action has led to the highest number of days lost to strikes in October 2022 since November 2011, and this is set to rise in the coming months as labour disputes over falling real wages continue, the Resolution Foundation said on Tuesday 13 December 2022 in response to the ONS labour market statistics. The largest strike action in a decade has led to 417,000 days of work being lost in October 2022.
Further £12.5 million for projects focused on cutting-edge agriculture and horticulture innovation to boost productivity, reduce labour demands, and create more sustainable farming practices. Ahead of its launch in January, Defra has today published guidance for the third round of the Farming Futures Research and Development Fund competition focusing on agriculture and robotics.
The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 9.3% in the 12 months to November 2022, down from 9.6% in October. The largest upward contributions to the annual CPIH inflation rate in November 2022 came from housing and household services (principally from electricity, gas, and other fuels), and food and non-alcoholic beverages.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to stay safe around frozen water as temperatures look set to remain below freezing in Scotland. Whether it's a river, pond, canal or reservoir - frozen water should be avoided.
Identity verification is one of the significant measures being introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill. But what is it? How will it help to increase transparency over UK companies and improve the accuracy of information on the Companies House register? What identity verification is Identity verification is the process of confirming that a person is who they claim to be.
Official statistics have been released today on school pupils' Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Levels (ACEL) in the reading, writing, listening & talking and numeracy ‘organisers’. The statistics, based on teacher judgement, report on the percentage of school pupils in Primary 1 (P1), Primary 4 (P4), Primary 7 (P7) and Secondary 3 (S3) who have achieved the expected CfE Levels relevant to their stage.
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Labour Force Survey estimates are presented for August to October 2022, compared with the quarter before (May to July 2022) and pre-pandemic (December 2019 to February 2020). Please note percentage point changes are based on unrounded data.
Why do we need a biodiversity strategy? We are at a critical juncture. Our failure to address the mutually reinforcing twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change is already impacting on our economy, society and wider wellbeing.
This release provides the latest information on pupils, teachers and the early learning and childcare (ELC) sector. The 2022 edition of Summary Statistics for Schools in Scotland shows that teacher numbers decreased by 92 full-time equivalents (FTE) to 54,193 FTE, compared to the previous year.
Key points (based on headcount data) include: • in September 2022, there were 593,400 people employed in the public sector in Scotland, accounting for 21.9% of total employment1. • in September 2022, employment in the public sector was 9,040 (1.5%) more than in September 2021.
For some people, the idea of giving Christmas any kind of thought until December 1 - late November at the very earliest - is an uncomfortable thought. Some dread the festive season completely for personal reasons, while others feel that celebrating and preparing too early can steal some of the magic from the occasion.
The Chief Statistician has released figures on the 2022 Scottish harvest that show it was a record year for cereal yields. Total cereal yield is at a 20 year high, rising 14% to 7.6 tonnes per hectare in 2022.
Friday 16 December is the latest recommended day to post card and gifts 1st Class for them to arrive by Christmas. 28% of worry they'll be seen as not making an effort if gifts and cards arrive late Post Office share top tips to ensure trips to branches run smoothly amidst final rush.
Primary school literacy and numeracy improvement reaches new high. The poverty-related attainment gaps in literacy and numeracy levels across primary schools have seen the biggest decreases since records began, official statistics show.
Research and development on next-generation 5G and 6G wireless technology and telecoms security is to be ramped up as part of a £110 million government investment. Three top UK universities awarded £28 million to develop next-generation 6G network technology.
Proposals to give victims a voice by creating an independent Commissioner to champion their rights secured broad support among respondents to a public consultation on supporting victims. An analysis of the three-month consultation on improving peoples' experience of the justice system found "support across the board" for giving complainers in sexual offence cases an automatic right to anonymity, as well as better trauma-informed and person-centred approaches being embedded in the justice system to improve how people are treated.
Government announces funding to create the most advanced genomic healthcare system in the world, helping to save lives and improve health outcomes. £105 million to speed up diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in newborns, potentially resulting in life-saving interventions for thousands of babies.
Since late 2021, inflation in the UK has risen to a level not seen in 40 years. With incomes failing to keep pace, real incomes have fallen.
Self Assessment customers can do their tax returns ahead of Christmas so they tick it off their to-do list and enjoy the festivities. With Christmas nearly here, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging Self Assessment customers to put their tax return at the top of their to-do list.
